Network Security Architect – SASE, Zscaler & Firewalls Remote

Driving advanced enterprise network security architecture, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) deployments, and zero trust frameworks across remote operations in the United States, Kodeva LLC is actively seeking an accomplished Network Security Architect for a premier contract professional engagement. In this vital technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of SASE and Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) architecture, Cisco ISE/NAC implementations, multi-vendor enterprise firewalls, and cloud security governance.

Bringing extensive professional experience in cybersecurity and enterprise network infrastructure, you will empower an elite technology enterprise to achieve uncompromised perimeter defense, secure remote access, and superior threat protection. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high-visibility enterprise exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technical recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.

As a Network Security Architect supporting Kodeva LLC on a remote professional basis across the USA, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of security policy enforcement, zero trust network access (ZTNA), cloud security integration, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining SASE and Zero Trust architectures, administering Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) platforms, configuring Cisco ISE and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, managing multi-vendor enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), overseeing VPN, SD-WAN, DNS, and secure proxy infrastructures, ensuring robust cloud security across AWS and Azure environments, enforcing Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) standards, collaborating proactively with software development squads and security operations teams during agile sprint cycles, and interacting directly with technical recruiters like Poonam Kumari.

• Architect, design, deploy, and govern comprehensive SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) frameworks.
• Implement, configure, and maintain Zscaler cloud security platforms including Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA).
• Administer Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) policies and endpoint compliance.
• Deploy and manage multi-vendor enterprise firewalls including Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Fortinet Forti Gate.
• Oversee enterprise virtual private networks (VPN), software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), DNS security, and high-performance secure web proxies.
• Ensure robust cloud security posture, IAM governance, and MFA enforcement across AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Conduct rigorous security audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning across network perimeters.
• Maintain meticulous network security blueprints, firewall rule inventories, compliance documentation, and incident runbooks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in network security architecture, SASE engineering, and firewall administration.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in SASE, Zero Trust frameworks, and Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) cloud security deployment.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Cisco ISE, NAC, and multi-vendor firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet).
• Deep practical…